Hey Sonia, I know it's hard when you see those numbers drop isn't it? But, like others have said, you can't become dependent on O2, if your numbers drop, it means your body needs more. Lisa posted some excellent links, very informative. I agree that a pulse oximeter is a good investment, and many private insurances pay for it. Medicare won't, but when I had my private ins., they paid for it because I was so brittle as far as my oxygenation with activities. I was on O2 24/7 but my numbers fluctuated greatly with any exercise. I participated in a pulmonary rehab. program where they watched my sats regularly. I got to a point where my O2 levels got so low that my needs really increased to 15 liters with just simple walking. Pretty bad. I too was very self conscious about the O2, I was 30 and hated it....it seemed that people always stared at me...but then I realized I felt so much better with the O2 and pretty much ignored the looks people gave me.
On an other note, I like the Nonin pulse oximeters, they actually aren't that expensive anymore like they used to be.
Hang in there my friend, there is alot of good advice here...don't think I could add anymore to it! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
On an other note, I like the Nonin pulse oximeters, they actually aren't that expensive anymore like they used to be.
Hang in there my friend, there is alot of good advice here...don't think I could add anymore to it! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">